Category: Picture Books

Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968 by Alice Faye Duncan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop tells the story of the sanitation strike that took place in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee which was sparked by a deadly accident that caused two men to lose their lives... Continue Reading →

The Good Egg by Jory John My rating: 3 of 5 stars It's not easy being the good egg all the time. Well, not just a good egg, but a verrrrrry good egg, as our egg friend humbly declares. He wants his friends to be good eggs too, but worrying about the behavior and actions... Continue Reading →

The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander My rating: 5 of 5 stars Two of my favorite creators in kidlit, author Kwame Alexander and artist/illustrator Kadir Nelson, have crafted this great work that is The Undefeated. I was particularly excited for this book after listening to Kwame's poem, This One is For Us: an ode to the... Continue Reading →

¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market by Raúl Gonzalez III My rating: 5 of 5 stars Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé have many supplies to deliver to the people at the Mercado. He is thorough to check his list to make sure that he doesn't forget anything as he heads out for the day.... Continue Reading →

A Little Chicken by Tammi Sauer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sometimes when life gets tough, you have to be brave enough to face your fears, even when you feel a little chicken. Dot was afraid of so many things but when her unhatched sibling rolled away from the coop, she found the courage... Continue Reading →

Poop or Get Off the Potty! by Margaret McNamara My rating: 3 of 5 stars This title certainly made me laugh out loud, in the library no less. I enjoyed the story and the colorful illustrations and the way that the book celebrated doing the do. I borrowed it even though I am so far... Continue Reading →

Festival of Colors by Kabir Sehgal My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Festival of Colors by Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal follows two children who excitedly prepare for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors that according to the author's note, symbolizes inclusiveness, new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evil. The illustrations (by... Continue Reading →

Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mommy's Khimar is a radiant expression of beauty as seen through the eyes of a little girl who explores her mother's closet that is filled with colorful Khimars. She tries them on and becomes a queen with a golden train, a shooting star that... Continue Reading →

Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari My rating: 4 of 5 stars Moose is a dog who prefers hello over goodbye any day. Hellos are rides in the car, or a kiss and a snuggle. Hellos are all those beautiful moments that Moose cherishes with Zara and when she has to say goodbye for school,... Continue Reading →